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Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Request from Wynn (v. 327 or 329) to buy some books from Lackington's catalogue, inc. Moll Flanders and some folios of Shakespeare - aks PE to do this, as he is confined to the house by ill health.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
An article by PE for the Quarterly Review will appear in the issue after next. The member for Montgomeryshire (Charles Williams-Wynn) has sent Bedford some grouse.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Has forwarded a Euripides to PE. Irish political gossip. Grice as a plural of grouse.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Asks PE to call - his father has died.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Encloses a letter from Gifford.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Regrets that PE was unable to dine with Southey - it was the only day Southey could manage on his return from the Netherlands. Description of the company. He has been discreet on the two matters alluded to in PE's letter.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
To PE staying with Sir Benjamin Hallowell (v. 347). Has forwarded by way of loan two volumes of the Dictionnaire de Treize Departements (guide to the Austrian Netherlands), plus a map - to enable PE to travel by his fireside before he departs. Discussion of Brussels' booksellers.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
PE at Waddon in Surrey, so Bedford propose to visit him and his sister-in-law. Wynn's wife is pregnant.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
PE to stay with Bedford - Herries send a card of invitation. Phidias Chauntrey (presumably Chantry - v.369) to be present.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Chained to his desk by the deliberations of Parliament. Of his six weeks vacation, two are promised to another friend, and he will spend three weeks at the seaside with Henry (presumably his brother). May, but probably not, pay a flying visit to Southey (300 miles is too far). Excuses for failing to write. Will really send the book by Barre Roberts (can this be the copy of 357?). Has bought a horse, apparently kept with the Light Horse Volunteers.